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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,935.68, 45,444.60 and 18,785.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,935.68, 45,444.60 and 18,785.88 is: 25,920.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,935.68 : 45,444.60 = 18,785.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,935.68/45,444.60 = 18,785.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,935.68x = 45,444.60 × 18,785.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,935.68x = 853,716,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,716,802.25/32,935.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,920.73

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